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Increasing the Efficiency of Logistics

Increasing the Efficiency of Logistics

Logistics operations account for at least 11% of the average online retailer’s sales costs. This means that if you sell a $100 product, you’ll have to spend about $11 on storage and transportation.  The good news is that such costs can be cut in half...
What is Inventory Position and How Can It Be Improved?

What is Inventory Position and How Can It Be Improved?

You choose your own products. You submitted the purchase order. You have your inventory.  Now comes the question of where to put it.  Inventory positioning is just as important as inventory order quantity; after all, having a lot of inventory is useless if you...
An Overview of Retail Warehousing

An Overview of Retail Warehousing

While retail locations may struggle to remain open in the aftermath of pandemic, retail warehousing is more important than ever.  As a result of the pandemic’s increase in online retail sales and demand for contactless home delivery, retailers are in need of...